This isn't the thread to make my case for that.
Rights that have been granted. . . women having the right to vote? *starts looking at the Constitution* Wouldn't the amendments basically be rights that have been granted? There are different kinds of rights, and different issues of morality and ethics.
Anyhow -- no this isn't the thread to make any kind of case for sexual rights or morality rights. But if you look back there are threads about swing clubs and any other number of issues about sexuality that are far more appropriate places to discuss those issues.
So fine, I'll stop calling it morality. I'll just start saying . . . whatever people do in private shouldn't be legislated? Better? Not. It stills comes down to Consenting Adults. Polygamy - fine but not with a 12 year old -- although then that could be a state's rights issue, no? What age does each state call their age of consent?
Everyone has their kink. Think of that next time you're at a conservative event. Take a look around. You never know where those people spend their private time. It just happens that most conservatives involved in alternate lifestyles are a bit more discreet about their actions than most liberals.
Like I said though, this really isn't the thread for this. I have plenty of other resources, statistics and information if you are interested, but privately, please. Or on another thread.
There is no easy answer. But the answer is NOT to add more crap to the books. More laws, on top of more laws that make no sense. It's just not the answer.
BTW, you may have read that a priest in Wisconsin cancelled a planned fundraiser involving American Girl dolls. But this parish has not yet cancelled its show:
http://www.licatholic.org/diocese/locals.htm
Long Island school and educational programs calendar
An American Girl Fashion Show will be held on Saturday and Sunday, November 5 and 6 at 11 a.m. and at 4 p.m. in Our Lady of Hope School, Middle Village, Queens. The show is co-sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Lindenhurst, and Our Lady of Hope School. The show will feature both historical and contemporary fashions. Proceeds will benefit the two schools. For tickets and information call Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parents Association, 631-884-2960.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, Lindenhurst 210 South Wellwood Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757-4989
Rectory Telephone Number: 631-226-7725
Rectory Fax Number: 631-225-9597
Pastor: Rev. Monsignor Daniel S. Hamilton